Continuing Professional Development Modules
Programme Requirements
The modules listed on this page are available to support Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023. Applicants should contact the Graduate Studies Office on (021) 490 3224 for further information. On successful completion of these modules the learner will be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Studies
Department of Early and Medieval Irish, School of Irish Learning
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development, (CPD), approved candidates may take one-off modules and be provided with a transcript of marks.
Entry Requirements
A second class honours undergraduate degree in the historical humanities or a related field.
Students may take the following module (subject to availability):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CC6008 | Palaeography and Manuscript-based Research | 10 |
Department of Italian, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development, (CPD), candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules and will be eligible to register for examinations in the internationally recognised DITALS certification.
Entry Requirements
To be considered, applicants should normally have an undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
Students may take one or more modules from the following (subject to availability):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT6104 | Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 1 | 10 |
| IT6105 | Teaching of Italian as a Second Language 2 | 10 |
School of Applied Social Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Youth Work
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants will normally have achieved a minimum grade of a 2H2 in an Honours degree.
- Candidates will be normally be graduates from cognate disciplines, including but not limited to: Social Science, Education (incl. Sports Studies), Social Work, Early Years and Childhood Studies, Social Care (NFQ Level 8), Sociology and Psychology.
- Applicants are also required to possess a minimum of two years' experience in a paid or voluntary capacity in a full-time youth work position (or equivalent part-time experience)
The following modules are available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SS6020 | Principles and Practice of Youth Work | 10 |
| SS6036 | Youth Work: Working with Individuals and Groups | 10 |
College of Business and Law
School of Business
Programmes in the School of Business
Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
The following modules are available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AC6301 | Innovation Finance | 5 |
| MG6704 | 5 | |
| IS6306 | Technology Business Planning | 5 |
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
School of Law
Programmes in the School of Law
LLM (Practitioner)
In advance of registration for the degree candidates who satisfy the entry requirements may opt to take individual LLM modules on a non-degree occasional basis from those on offer in the programme. These candidates will be identified as intending to proceed to the LLM (Practitioner) and a Learning Agreement will be entered into to provide a bridge to the degree. (This can be a flexible agreement and modified as necessary as the candidate proceeds). As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), candidates opting not to continue with the degree will be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
Programmes in the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science
MSc (Applied Environmental Geoscience)
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
The following modules are available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GL6022 | Environment and Planning: Policy & Regulation | 5 |
| GL6023 | Offshore Environmental Geology | 5 |
| GL6024 | Applied Geophysics | 5 |
| GL6025 | Geoinformatics for Environmental Geology | 5 |
| GL6028 | Applied Hydrogeology Skills | 5 |
| GL6029 | Applied Geotechnical Skills | 5 |
MSc (Biomedical Sciences)
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development, (CPD), approved candidates from the Biomedical Science professions may take one-off modules and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks. Candidates would receive credit for modules taken as CPD should they subsequently register for the full MSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences.
MEngSc (Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering)
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator, be permitted to take individual modules, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
College of Medicine and Health
School of Clinical Therapies
Entry Requirements
- Candidates will hold either an undergraduate honours degree (NFQ Level 8, minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) or a postgraduate degree, in any scientific or medical discipline, such as but not exclusively, Audiology, Anatomy, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Speech and Language Therapy, Medicine, Nursing and Education.
- In exceptional circumstances candidates without an honours degree may be recommended for entry to the programme after a review of their qualifications and experience by the programme lead. The admission of such candidates will be subject to the approval of the School of Clinical Therapies.
- Applications will be reviewed on the basis of educational qualifications, relevant work experience and motivation.
The following modules from the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication are available to take as CPD:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CT6100 | Balance: Assessment and Management in Adults | 10 |
| CT6103 | Advanced Practices in Paediatric Assessment of Hearing 1 | 5 |
| CT6105 | Hearing, Balance and Communication: Impact on Quality of Life in Older Adults | 5 |
| CT6106 | Cochlear Implants, Implantable Hearing Devices, and Impact on Communication | 5 |
| CT6108 | Auditory Rehabilitation in the Adult Population | 5 |
| CT6200 | Communication and Hearing in Paediatric and Adult Populations | 10 |
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This module is restricted to students with recognised prior clinical experience in diagnostic audiology.
Note: Modules may not run unless there is a minimum of 3 participants.
CPD module credit towards the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for that programme, can apply to register for the MSc in Hearing, Balance and Communication with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years to a maximum of 20 credits. This will require a PAC application by the student for the MSc.
School of Medicine
Department of General Practice
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), CPD modules in Primary Care are now offered by the Department of General Practice.
Entry Requirements
The Department of General Practice Continuing Professional Development modules are open to registered health care professionals in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health care disciplines or applicants who hold a relevant primary degree. Applicants must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (for example, the Irish Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland). Applicants not registered with one of the above professional bodies must provide evidence of a level 8 qualification in a relevant health care discipline.
Candidates whose first language is not English must have a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with scores in no individual sections less than 6.0.
All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of either current professional registration or primary degree.
The following modules are available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GP5100 | Diabetes in Primary Care | 10 |
| GP5101 | Cardiovascular Disease in Primary Care (Blended learning module) | 10 |
| GP5102 | Dementia in Primary Care | 10 |
| GP5103 | Fundamentals of CVD in Primary Care | 5 |
The 10-credit modules consist of twelve weeks’ worth of online distance learning units, supported by two face-to-face study days. The 5-credit modules consist of six weeks' worth of online distance learning units, supported by a face-to-face study day.
These modules will run annually only when minimum recruitment targets are met.
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
Palliative Care
Different entry requirements apply to each Palliative Care module.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have:
- A primary degree or an equivalent experience in a relevant health care discipline1 to be approved by the Programme Team;
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional healthcare registration body;
- Ideally candidates should have a minimum of one year post qualification experience in healthcare provision.
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A relevant health care discipline includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, audiology, physiotherapy, psychology, and social studies.
All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of current professional registration.
The following module is available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IP5001 | Holistic Approach to Palliative Care | 5 |
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have an honours primary degree or an equivalent qualification in medicine, nursing, pharmacy or dentistry.
All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of current professional registration.
The following module is available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IP6013 | Pharmacotherapeutics in Palliative Care | 5 |
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
Older Person Rehabilitation
The Continuing Professional Development Modules in Older Person Rehabilitation are designed to provide students from a range of different professional backgrounds with interdisciplinary learning in an area of Older Person Rehabilitation. Classes are held in blocks during weekdays. A ten-credit module equates to 200-250 hours of learning, including approximately 40-50 hours of structured contact time.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have:
- A primary degree in a relevant health care discipline1 or an equivalent academic qualification and professional experience to be approved by the Programme Team;
- Ideally candidates should have at least one year's practical experience in their area of qualifications post-registration.
- Applicants who do not meet the normal academic or experience requirements may also be considered following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the Programme Team.
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A relevant health care discipline includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing science, audiology, physiotherapy, psychology and social studies.
All applicants are required to complete an application form and provide evidence of current professional registration.
Garda Vetting
Students, or applicants in receipt of an offer, taking certain modules will be subject to Garda Vetting as relevant. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.
Students may take one or more modules (to a maximum of twenty credits per year) from the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CG6002 | Stroke Rehabilitation | 10 |
| CG6005 | Amputee and Prosthetic Rehabilitation | 5 |
| CG6006 | Falls, Mobility and Movement Disorders | 10 |
| CG6009 | Principles in Older Person Rehabilitation | 10 |
| CG6012 | Neuromuscular Disorders | 10 |
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
CPD module credit towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation, can apply to register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Older Person Rehabilitation with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.
Acceptance of a candidate onto the Postgraduate Certification in Older Person Rehabilitation is subject to Garda/Police Clearance. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.
CPD module credit towards the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation, can apply to register for the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.
Acceptance of a candidate onto the MSc in Older Person Rehabilitation is subject to Garda/Police Clearance. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.
Dementia
The Continuing Professional Development Modules in Dementia are designed to provide students from a range of different professional backgrounds with interdisciplinary learning in cognition and dementia. Classes are held in day blocks, during weekdays. A ten-credit module equates to 200-250 hours of learning, including approximately 40-50 hours of structured contact time.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have:
- A Primary Degree in a relevant health care discipline1 or an equivalent academic qualification and professional experience to be approved by the course committee;
- Ideally candidates should have at least one year's practical experience in their area of qualification post-registration;
- Applicants who do not meet the normal academic or experience requirements may also be considered following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the Programme Team.
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A relevant health care discipline includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, speech and hearing science, audiology, physiotherapy, psychology, and social studies.
All applicants are required to complete an application form.
Students may take one or both of the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CG6015 | Understanding Cognitive Disorders and Dementia | 10 |
| CG6016 | Advanced Issues in Dementia Care | 10 |
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
CPD module credit towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Dementia programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia, can apply to register for the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.
Acceptance of a candidate onto the Postgraduate Certificate in Dementia is subject to Garda Vetting. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.
CPD module credit towards the MSc in Dementia
In accordance with UCC's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning, a student who has successfully completed modules for Continuous Professional Development within the MSc in Dementia programme, and/or has completed relevant university postgraduate modules in a cognate area at similar NFQ level (subject to approval of the Programme Team), and who meets the entry requirements for the MSc in Dementia, can apply to register for the MSc in Dementia with exemptions granted for modules taken within the previous five years.
Acceptance of a candidate onto the MSc in Dementia is subject to Garda Vetting. Click here to view UCC's Student Garda Vetting Policy.
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Entry Requirements
The Continuing Professional Development modules in Nursing and Midwifery are open to registered health care professionals in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, and Clinical Therapies or other allied disciplines. Some modules are open to registered nurses/midwives only (indicated below beside individual modules).
Applicants who are practising health care professionals must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (active registration), the Irish Medical Council, the Health & Social Care Professions Council (or equivalent regulatory body for pharmacists, occupational therapists, podiatrists, speech and language therapists etc.)) Applicants from allied disciplines must provide evidence of professional certification, where appropriate.
Applicants who are under 23 years of age must satisfy the minimum entry requirements for the Degrees in Nursing or Midwifery, as set out here
Admission to the module(s) will be subject to internal university approval processes on the recommendation of the Head of School.
Applicants for Nursing and Midwifery CPD modules who do not hold an up-to-date IELTS certificate showing the requisite Academic Board approved COMH scores must demonstrate evidence of appropriate work experience within an English language environment for at least the previous 2 years.
NU6116 Advanced Practice in Nursing (10 Credits) and NU6154 Advanced Practice in Midwifery (10 Credits) - specific entry criteria
Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years post-registration experience. The required experience must have been gained within the past 8 years with at least 5 years in the area in which advanced nursing or midwifery practice is being pursued. In addition, applicants must:
- demonstrate continuous professional development and have completed a Master's degree;
- provide evidence of support from their employer and a completed Site Self-Declaration Form, signed by the Director of Nursing/Midwifery/Public Health/ authorised Nurse/Midwife Manager;
- provide nomination and confirmation of a designated medical practitioner mentor/and or Advanced Nurse or Midwife Practitioner mentor (completed Site Self-Declaration Form, signed by the Medical Practitioner/Advanced Nurse Practitioner Mentor) who will provide the student with supervision, support and learning opportunities including opportunities to practice under supervision to gain the required competencies and clinical competence to practice at an advanced level in nursing or midwifery.
Applicants must contact their Director of Nursing/Midwifery/Public Health/authorised Nurse Manager to discuss the identified need for advanced nursing or midwifery practice in his/her practice area/organisation.
The following modules are available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MH5085 | Obesity Management and Prevention Training for Healthcare Professionals (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| MH5092 | (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| MH6014 | Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals 1 | 10 |
| MH6016 | Advance Care Planning 1 | 5 |
| MH6029 | Decision Making and Advanced Practice Professional Roles | 10 |
| MH6030 | Leadership, Quality Improvement and Governance for Advanced Clinical Practice | 10 |
| MH6032 | Effective Communication in Healthcare 2 | 10 |
| MH6099 | (not on offer in 2022/23) 3 | 5 |
| MH6112 | (not on offer in 2022/23) 3 | 10 |
| MH6136 | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Models:Behavioural Activation for Depression (not on offer in 2021/22) 4 | 5 |
| NU5007 | Acute and Chronic Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals | 5 |
| NU5077 | Diabetes Management (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU5082 | History Taking and Physical Assessment for Nursing Practice (**Registered Nurses Only**) | 5 |
| NU5083 | (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU5084 | (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU5086 | Complementary Therapies in Healthcare | 5 |
| NU5087 | Practice and Principles of Health Promotion (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU5090 | (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU5091 | (**Registered Nurses Only** (not on offer in 2021/22)) | 5 |
| NU5098 | National Foundation Module in Critical Care Nursing (**Registered Nurses Only**) 5 | 10 |
| NU6005 | Evidence Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals | 10 |
| NU6043 | Adults and Older People in the Community (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU6044 | Health and Health Promotion: Concepts and Principles (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU6053 | Professional, Ethical, and Legal Decision-making in Specialist Practice (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU6070 | Clinical Leadership in Practice Enhancement for Nursing and Midwifery | 10 |
| NU6078 | Ageing and Older People: Comprehensive Assessment and Management | 10 |
| NU6079 | Promoting Positive Ageing and Planning for End of Life | 5 |
| NU6080 | Leadership, Organisational Change & Practice Development | 10 |
| NU6085 | Wound Care for Healthcare Professionals | 5 |
| NU6093 | Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Renal Problems (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU6095 | Primary Health Care Services in the Community (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU6096 | (not on offer in 2021/22) | 10 |
| NU6107 | Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Gastrointestinal Problems (not on offer in 2021/22) | 5 |
| NU6116 | (not on offer in 2021/22) | 10 |
| NU6117 | Contemporary Approaches to Dementia, Stroke, and Mental Health in Later Life | 10 |
| NU6123 | (**Registered Nurses/Midwives Only** (not on offer in 2021/22) | |
| NU6125 | Professional Practice Issues for Nurses and Midwives (**Registered Nurses/Midwives Only**) | 10 |
| NU6127 | Elective Orthopaedic Nursing - Adult (**Registered Nurses Only** (not on offer in 2021/22) | 10 |
| NU6128 | Orthopaedic Trauma Nursing - Adult (**Registered Nurses Only** (not on offer in 2021/22) | 10 |
| NU6145 | Foundations of Cancer Care | 10 |
| NU6150 | Nursing Management of Neonates (**Registered Nurses/Registered Children's Nurses/Midwives working in neonatal or paediatric care Only**) | 10 |
| NU6152 | Medical and Surgical Nursing of Individuals with Cardiorespiratory Problems | 10 |
| NU6153 | Preparation for Birth and Parenthood Facilitation (**Registered Midwives/Public Health Nurses Only**) 6 | 10 |
| NU6154 | (not on offer in 2021/22) | 10 |
| NU6158 | Evidence Based Cervical Screening | 10 |
| NU6167 | Maternity Critical Care (**Registered Nurses/Midwives Only**) | 10 |
| NU6169 | Authority to Refer for Radiological Procedures 7 | 10 |
| NU6171 | Principles in Critical Care Nursing (**Registered Nurses/Midwives Only**) 8 | 10 |
| NU6172 | Advanced Mental Health Assessment | 15 |
| NU6173 | The theory and application of psychosocial interventions. | 10 |
| NU6174 | Transitioning into the Role of the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager (**Registered Nurses/Midwives Only**) | 10 |
| NU6302 | Practice Enhancement for Quality Healthcare 9 | 10 |
| NU6303 | Advancing Practice for Patient Safety 9 | 10 |
| NU6304 | Advanced Research Methods Applied to Healthcare 9 | 10 |
| NU6306 | Clinical Leadership for Healthcare Quality Improvement 9 | 10 |
| NU6310 | Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Improvement in Healthcare 9 | 10 |
| NU6312 | Contemporary Issues in Healthcare 9 | 10 |
| NU6313 | Digital Healthcare 9 | 10 |
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Applicants must be practising professionals (Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Education or other allied disciplines) with registration with the relevant professional regulatory body. Applicants for MH6014 Advanced Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals must have achieved a pass result in a postgraduate research methods module equivalent to NU6005 Evidence Based Practice for Healthcare Professionals (10 credits).
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Applicants for MH6032 Effective Communication in Healthcare must have:
- - An honours primary degree or an equivalent qualification in an appropriate healthcare profession* to be approved by the programme team.
- - Applicants who do not meet these requirements, may, by virtue of their training and experience, at the discretion of the Programme Team, be deemed suitable for entry to the module. Such candidates may be requested to undergo an interview.
*A relevant health care profession includes but is not limited to medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and hearing science, psychology, social science, pastoral care, art therapy.
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Applicants must satisfy the following specific entry requirements:
Normally hold a Honours primary degree (minimum of a Second Class Honours Grade I):- in a relevant subject (e.g. nursing, medicine, pharmacy, clinical therapies, philosophy, law, theology, social sciences)
or - in any discipline and either possess a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or show evidence of at least two years' work experience in a relevant field.
Applicants with a Second Class Honours Grade 2 will also be considered on a case by case basis.
Note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants without a primary degree may be recommended for entry to the module after a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the course committee.
- in a relevant subject (e.g. nursing, medicine, pharmacy, clinical therapies, philosophy, law, theology, social sciences)
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Applicants for MH6136 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Models:Behavioural Activation for Depression must be practising Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists with evidence of a core qualification and registration with their relevant body eg NMBI. Applicants must have completed a postgraduate course (NFQ Level 9) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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This module has intakes in Semesters 1, 2 and 3. Applicants must be practising nurses with evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or evidence that registration with the NMBI will be complete by the proposed commencement date of the module. Applicants must provide evidence that they will be working in a critical care environment (for a minimum of 19.5 hours/week). Applicants must provide a letter of support from their respective Director of Nursing and confirmation of having secured a clinical facilitator/preceptor for the duration of the module. This module is delivered online and via on campus/clinical site workshops and lectures.
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Places on these modules are limited and are offered to applicants from the HSE South/South West Hospital Group or Community Health Organisation Area 4 in the first instance. Any remaining places may be offered to applicants not from these organisations. If additional places are available, they will be offered to applicants providing antenatal education within the public health services based on timing of application.
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Applicants for NU6169 Authority to Refer for Radiological Procedures must in addition satisfy the following:
- Have completed a module in patient physical assessment.
- Have a minimum of 1 year's recent post registration clinical experience in nursing within the last 3 years.
- Provide evidence from an employer by way of a completed site declaration form, signed by the Director of Nursing / Authorised Nurse Manager, the nominated Clinical Supervisor (Medical Practitioner) and the Head of Radiology (Consultant Radiologist). This must contain confirmation of a designated Medical Practitioner who will act as a Clinical Supervisor providing supervision, support and learning opportunities, including opportunities to practice under supervision to gain the required competencies and clinical competence in authority to refer for radiological procedures.
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Applicants for NU6171 Principles in Critical Care Nursing must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
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Applicants must be qualified healthcare professionals registered with the regulatory body in their country of residence. Applicants must have a primary degree, NFQ Level 8 or equivalent. Applicants for NU6304 Advanced Research Methods Applied to Healthcare must have achieved a pass result in a postgraduate research methods module equivalent to NU6310 Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Improvement in Healthcare (10 credits).
Note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not fulfil this entry requirement may be recommended for entry to the programme following a review of their individual qualifications and experience by the programme committee. Some such applicants may be invited for interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme. Admission to such applicants will be subject to the approval of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Apart from NU6116 , NU6123 , and NU6154 these modules will not necessarily run unless minimum recruitment targets of 10 students are achieved.
Students who complete CPD modules may apply for exemptions from similar or relevant modules if taken within a five year period.
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
School of Pharmacy
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be registered with the relevant professional accreditation authority and must provide proof of this registration (via professional registration number which can be verified) and a birth certificate or valid passport in order to register.
The following modules are available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MH5001 | Health Literacy for Health and Social Care Settings | 5 |
| PF6504 | Coagulation Management for Healthcare Professionals | 5 |
Note: Modules may not be run unless there is a minimum requirement of 10 participants.
The following modules from the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy are also available to take as CPD:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PF6001 | Biostatistics/Critical Appraisal | 5 |
| PF6005 | Pharmacoeconomics | 5 |
| PF6006 | Pharmacotherapy II: Endocrinology, CNS, Musculoskeletal and Infectious Disease | 15 |
| PF6007 | Pharmacotherapy III: Special Populations | 10 |
| PF6009 | Pharmacotherapy I: Renal, CVS, Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diseases | 15 |
| PF6010 | Drugs and Therapeutics: Safety, Efficacy and Rational Use | 10 |
A student who successfully completes and passes a module under CPD and who satisfies the programme eligibility criteria may be eligible for exemptions if he/she subsequently undertakes a Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy within five years from the date of successful completion of the module (and subject to the module being offered on the Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Clinical Pharmacy programmes).
Entry Requirements
As per MSc (Clinical Pharmacy)
(Pathway I)
- Candidates must hold a primary pharmacy degree from a School of Pharmacy that is approved by the Programme Committee;
- They must be registered with the professional accreditation authority in the country in which they are practising;
- Candidates should have practical experience in their area of qualifications of at least one year post-registration;
- All candidates will be required to have full access to computer and internet facilities and to be computer literate;
- Candidates must be employed in a healthcare setting;
- Applicants may be requested to undergo an interview;
- In some exceptional circumstances candidates, by virtue of their training and experience may, at the discretion of the Programme Director and the Head of School, be deemed suitable for entry to the degree.
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
School of Public Health
Occupational Health
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), modules available in the MSc in Occupational Health, the MSc in Occupational Health (Online) are offered as CPD modules in the College of Medicine and Health.
These modules are available for external individuals to attend as independent modules, having as target groups essentially: Health and Safety Professionals in Industry and Healthcare, Occupational Health Nurses, Self-employed Occupational Health and Safety Consultants, Human Resources Managers among others. These modules are also available to Healthcare Professionals - doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, allied healthcare professionals among others.
Candidates who satisfy the programme eligibility criteria may, subject to the approval of the Programme Director/Coordinator, be permitted to take the individual modules referred below, as part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.
Entry requirements (for MSc Occupational Health and MSc Occupational Health (Online) modules)
Candidates for the following CPD modules must normally meet one of the following criteria:
- An NFQ Level 8 honours primary degree (minimum second class honours, grade 2) in a relevant area, for example health-related (Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Environmental Health, Psychology/Behavioural Science, Physiotherapy); Engineering and Human Resource Management and relevant professional experience1 or work placement in an associated Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare area.
or - A minimum of an NFQ Level 8 Diploma/Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare (minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1), from UCC, or an equivalent qualification2 from another Institution (NFQ Level 8 Diploma, minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1) and a minimum of two years relevant professional work experience1 in an area associated with Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare;
or - Applicants with a minimum of three years professional work experience in an associated area¹ of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare may be invited for interview to satisfy the selection committee of their suitability for the programme.
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Relevant professional work experience, job title examples: Health and Safety Officers/Advisors/Managers/Coordinators; Environmental Safety Officers/Managers; Safety Engineers, Health Promotion Officers; HR Officers/Managers; Occupational Health Nurses, Health Scientists, Professional Trainers, Health and Safety Consultants.
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Level 8, Examples: Diploma/Higher Diploma/International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; Diploma in Environment Management, Diploma in Health Promotion, Diploma in Learning, Development and Work based Training.
The modules available to be taken under these conditions are (to a maximum of 20 credits in total):
Modules from the MSc Occupational Health:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD6800 | Training and Development Issues in Occupational Health | 5 |
| EH6015 | Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Workplace | 10 |
| EH6017 | Principles, Theory and Application of Risk Assessment and Management Programmes | 10 |
| EH6041 | Psychology Applied to Occupational Health and Safety | 5 |
| EH6059 | Principles of Psychosocial Epidemiology | 5 |
| EH6060 | Risk Assessment and Management of Psychosocial Work Risks | 5 |
Modules from the MSc Occupational Health (Online):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EH6109 | Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Workplace (Online) | 10 |
| EH6110 | Risk Assessment and Implementation of Health and Safety Management Programmes | 10 |
| LW6109 | Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Law (online) | 10 |
| EH6140 | Environmental Health: Principal Aspects and Burden of Disease | 5 |
| EH6141 | Psychosocial Epidemiology (online) | 5 |
| EH6142 | Risk Assessment and Management of Psychosocial Risks (online) | 5 |
A student, if admitted to the course, who successfully completes and passes a module under CPD will be eligible for exemptions if he/she is admitted to the MSc in Occupational Health or the MSc in Occupational Health (Online) within five years from the date of successful completion of the module (and subject to the module being offered on the MSc in Occupational Health or the MSc in Occupational Health (Online)).
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
Clinical Trials
Entry requirements (for modules from the MSc in Clinical Trials)
- Students are expected to hold an honours primary degree (NFQ Level 8), minimum second class honours grade 2, or equivalent, in a Science or health related discipline, or relevant subject area.
- The Clinical Trials modules are also open to registered health care professionals in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Health care disciplines who may not have a primary degree. Such applicants must provide evidence of current registration with the relevant professional regulatory body in their country (e.g. the Irish Medical Council, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland etc. for Irish applicants).
- All applicants will be required to write a 500 word personal statement on why they wish to pursue a career in clinical trials.
- In exceptional circumstances, candidates with an honours primary degree (NFQ Level 8 or international equivalent) in an unrelated field, and who can demonstrate relevant experience in clinical research, may be considered for entry to the programme, subject to the approval of the programme team.
- Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview.
- In all cases, decisions will be based on qualifications and quality of application.
The following modules from the MSc in Clinical Trials (online) are available:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EH6123 | Fundamentals of Clinical Trials | 10 |
| EH6124 | Introduction to Clinical Trial Design and Analysis | 10 |
| EH6125 | Ethics, Data Management and Quality in Clinical Trials | 10 |
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
Programmes in the College of Medicine and Health
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), healthcare professionals may take a one-off module from the following programmes and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Care
- Master of Public Health
- MSc (Clinical Pharmacy)
- Master of Dental Public Health
Module descriptions are contained in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.